Celebrate World Vegan Day With These Meatless Middle Eastern Dishes

While World Vegan Day may often be overshadowed by Halloween, we're not letting the holiday pass without some fanfare.

Founded in 1994 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the UK Vegan Society as well as the invention of the term "vegan," this is the day for vegans around the world to rejoice.

While in the Middle East, meat-heavy menus might suggest that veganism is a hard way of life, we've rounded up some of of favorite Middle Eastern vegan dishes that prove that meat doesn't always have to be the star. From creative hummus' to a new twist on kibbeh, find your dinner inspiration for World Vegan Day right here.